Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MCDP1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.3 ft
Road surface of the South McDonald Street on the D/R bank at the South McDonald Street bridge. The panhandle trail is at about this level also.
13.9 ft
Wing wall on the upstream side of the South McDonald Street bridge adjacent to "Chrissy's Closet" This height is also the top of the basement windows at the "Chrissy's Closet" store.
13.6 ft
Bankfull on the D/R bank on the upstream side of the South McDonald Street bridge.
12.2 ft
Top of basement windows of the "Electric Beach Tanning" store on the L/D bank on the downstream side of the South McDonal Street bridge.
11.5 ft
Bottom Bottom of the South McDonald Street bridge on the upstream side of the bridge. This height is also the level of the bottom pf the basement windows in "Chrissy's Closet" store.
11.2 ft
Bottom of the South McDonald Street bridge on the downstream side of the bridge.
9.6 ft
Gagage adjacent to the stone parking lot behind the "Electric Beach Tanning Store" on the L/D bank on the downstream side of the South McDonal Street Bridge.
5.5 ft
Flood Stage
5.2 ft
Stone parking lot behinf the "Electric Beach Tanning Store" on the L/D bank on the downstream side of the South McDonal Street bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2011 | 7.15 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
MCDP1
River
Robinson Run
County
Washington, PA
Coordinates
40.3672°N, 80.2347°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Robinson Run at McDonald?
The Robinson Run at McDonald gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Robinson Run at McDonald?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Robinson Run at McDonald is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Robinson Run rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Robinson Run at McDonald to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Robinson Run at McDonald gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania at coordinates 40.3672°N, 80.2347°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Cross Creek at Avella
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Source & Notes
- Stage may be affected by ice.